Survivor Squad: Gauntlets
- November 15, 2015
- Endless Loop Studios
Get on Steam"Survivor Squad: Gauntlets" is a top-down, survival strategy game where players must lead a squad of survivors through increasingly challenging levels filled with zombies. Players can build and upgrade their base, recruit and train new survivors, and choose from a variety of weapons and skills to survive each level. The game features an endless mode for endless waves of zombies and a leaderboard system to compete with other players.
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Reviews
- The game offers fun strategic gameplay with a lot of replay value, especially with community-made maps.
- The built-in level editor is powerful and allows players to create and share their own missions, enhancing the game's longevity.
- The game has a decent amount of enjoyable content and interesting challenges, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and quality control issues, making it frustrating and at times unplayable.
- The controls can be cumbersome, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with character movement and unit management.
- The story is weak and lacks depth, with characters feeling flat and unengaging, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as weak, with many players noting it revolves around simplistic objectives like "zombies attack and you are killing them." While the main missions can be enjoyable and lengthy, the overall narrative lacks depth and coherence, leading to a focus on user-generated content and mission customization instead. The powerful editor tool allows players to create their own missions, which may offer a more engaging experience than the provided story.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Game story is brief but fun.”
“The editor is a very powerful tool that allows users to create and share their own gauntlets, be it a simple survival mission, or a lengthy story-driven mission full of danger and puzzles.”
“The story is also pretty bad.”
“Story basically is 'zombies attack and you are killing them'.”
“The first was still better; improvements are annoying and useless, a bunch of crap instead of the story mode.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring engaging squad combat that combines elements from games like Frozen Synapse and Jagged Alliance, offering players significant control and requiring tactical awareness. While some users note the presence of bugs and varying levels of excitement, the overall experience is described as fun and strategic, with a decent balance of micromanagement and action.
“Very nice squad combat game, with elements of Frozen Synapse and Jagged Alliance repackaged in gameplay that gives the player a lot of control, while still requiring some situational awareness and reflexes.”
“Real-time chess-esque 'thinking man's' action explore-shooter, fun, tactical action packed 'out of the box', somewhat minimalist art style but deep-rooted strategic gameplay.”
“Survivor squad gauntlets is a decent strategy game with good gameplay elements and is only $9.”
“Gameplay 6/10”
“The gameplay is decent and there are some bugs here and there but it's still a great experience.”
“Real-time chess-esque 'thinking man's' action explore-shooter, fun, tactical action packed 'out of the box', somewhat minimalist art style (depending on your opinion/preference) but deep-rooted strategic gameplay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as poor or messy, rating them around 5/10. While some appreciate the minimalist art style, others find it difficult to distinguish between important textures, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The graphics feature a unique minimalist art style that complements the deep-rooted strategic gameplay.”
“The real-time action is visually engaging, offering a chess-like experience that is both fun and tactical.”
“Audiovisuals are poor.”
“I don't mind bad graphics in general, but here it makes it hard to differentiate between doors and other types of textures.”
“- graphic style is a bit messy”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through community-created maps, enhancing its longevity and enjoyment. While some players find certain modes less engaging compared to the original gameplay, the overall experience remains enjoyable, particularly for those who appreciate strategic elements and character depth.
“Simple to learn, but gives plenty of replay value with community-made maps.”
“I played the old survivor squad and enjoyed it a lot given the replayability and keeping control and raiding for a purpose. I find the 'just finish the level' in gauntlets not as fun; it's still a good game, but a mode where you play in the same style as the original game would make this a 10/10, especially with characters as detailed as this one.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that the game can involve significant grinding, particularly in the developer-made campaign, where some levels may take over an hour to finish, making it less suitable for casual play.
“Levels can get a little grindy, and the developer-made campaign is not a 'casual' experience; some levels will take over an hour to complete.”
“The grinding in this game feels excessive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks for hours just to progress, which really took away from the enjoyment.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as both intelligent and amusing, appealing to players with its clever wit.
“It is smart and funny.”
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